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MOIRE FABRIC [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

A ribbed or corded fabric that has been subjected to heat and heavy pressure by rollers after weaving so as to present a rippled appearance.

OBS

The effect arises from differences in reflection of the flattened and the unaffected parts. This type of fabric is also correctly described as watered.

Key term(s)
  • moire fabric

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Tissu d'armure toile qui présente des parties mates et des parties brillantes par suite de l'apprêt dit «moire».

CONT

L'étoffe moirée présente donc un reflet changeant. L'aspect est chatoyant par les jeux de lumière se produisant sur la surface du tissu ce qui donne l'impression de «vagues».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nomenclatura de los tejidos
DEF

Tela que hace ondas.

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